Giants' Skattebo dismisses underdog tag despite first-place standing

The New York Giants were installed as underdogs at home against the Arizona Cardinals despite sitting atop their division, a line that did not sit well with running back Cam Skattebo and several of his teammates, according to ESPN.

Skattebo was dismissive of the designation, calling the underdog tag "dumb" given the team's first-place position heading into the matchup. His comments reflected a broader frustration within the locker room over how the Giants were being perceived by bettors and outside observers despite their strong standing.

The pushback highlights the gap that can emerge between a team's on-field results and its standing in the betting market, a tension that often surfaces when surprising lines are released ahead of a game involving a division leader.